Aston Villa midfileder linked with Cambridge United

WALSALL, ENGLAND - JULY 25: Villa player Jake Doyle-Hayes in action during a friendly match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Banks' Stadium on July 25, 2018 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Aston Villa youngster Jake Doyle-Hayes is set to make a deadline day loan switch to Cambridge United, according to BirminghamLive.

Several clubs have enquired about the 19-year-old midfielder, who has featured the first team this season, notably during their 5-5 draw with Nottingham Forest in the Championship.

BirminghamLive's Villa reporter Gregg Evans has been impressed with the youngster during his time at the club, adding: “Villa's senior coaches and academy coaches have been impressed by his attitude and willingness to graft.

It is this work ethic that has thrust him forward for a first team chance.

“He knows there is still work to be done on his game, particularly the defensive side, but he is ready, willing and able to learn and brings a positive approach to the practice pitches each day.

“Doyle-Hayes has good vision and is always looking to pass the ball, be it the simple five-yarder, or picking out a team-mate with a diagonal crossfield ball.”

He would become United’s second signing from Villa this window, following on from Rushian Hepburn-Murphy.

United head coach Colin Calderwood confirmed that United are looking to make additions to the squad in this morning's press conference.